Nonprofit · EIN 52-6016589
UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC
Tax-exempt · SALISBURY, MD 21801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,730,207 | $1,719,084 | $11,123 | $1,571,493 | $573,858 | $997,635 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,874,503 | $1,735,602 | $138,901 | $1,554,364 | $603,372 | $950,992 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,409,441
- of which government grants
- $56,433
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $177,912
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $15,948
- Net income from fundraising events
- $137,983
- Other revenue
- $142,854
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $565,720
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $173,485
- Other salaries and wages
- $310,428
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $568,876
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,000
- Occupancy
- $95,135
- Travel
- $1,182
- Depreciation
- $1,830
- Program services (functional)
- $1,302,347
- Management and general (functional)
- $160,539
- Fundraising (functional)
- $256,198
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,554,364
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,571,493
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $573,858
- Net assets, end of year
- $997,635
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,360
- Publicly traded securities
- $701,686
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $615,541
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $382,094
- Gross receipts
- $2,177,178
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 2,186
- Year formed
- 1944
- State of legal domicile
- MD
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA R GREGORY | PRESIDENT/CEO (NONVOTING) Officer | 40 | $93,370 | $16,829 |
| STEVEN FULKROD | FINANCE MANAGER/RESIDENT AGENT (NONVOTING) Officer | 40 | $80,252 | $16,675 |
| MICHELE CANOPII | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONYA WHITED | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY STRAND | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK RUDNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY MENGASON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY HASSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GADDIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN FIDDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW CHANCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIS MUMFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICKI GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA R GREGORY | CEO/PRESIDENT (NONVOTING) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $100,905 | $15,080 |
| STEVEN FULKROD | FINANCE MANAGER/RESIDENT A Officer | 40 | $87,722 | $17,377 |
| MICHELE CANOPII | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONYA WHITED | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY STRAND | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY SIMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK RUDNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN NEWTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON MORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORTNEY MONAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY MENGASON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LIST | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LAYTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNETTE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY HASSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GADDIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN FIDDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW CHANCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIS MUMFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 803 N SALISBURY BLVD STE 2100, SALISBURY, MD 21801-3657
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PAMELA R GREGORY, 803 NORTH SALISBURY BLVD 2100, SALISBURY, MD 21801
- Signed the 990
- PAMELA R GREGORY, CEO/PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (410) 742-5143
- Website
- WWW.UWLES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ACCOUNTING STRATEGIES GROUP LLC
Mission
CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN DORCHESTER, SOMERSET, WICOMICO AND WORCESTER COUNTIES WITH DIRECT AND PARTNER RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY SO ALL NEIGHBORS CAN THRIVE.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INVESTS CONTRIBUTIONS IN THREE IMPACT AREAS. 1) HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS SUCCEED IN LEARNING TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL; 2) PROVIDING EMERGENCY AND CRISIS HELP AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SECURITY AND STABILITY; 3) IMPROVING ACCESS TO AND AWARENESS OF LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT ALL NEIGHBORS IN ACHIEVING BETTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS.COMPREHENSIVE STEWARDSHIP OF DONORS' DOLLARS IS PROVIDED TO ENSURE ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DIRECTED TO LOCAL PROGRAMS SERVING THESE AREAS OF GREAT NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. EACH YEAR COMMITTEE MEMBERS INVEST THEIR TIME AND ENERGY TO VISIT WITH APPLICANTS AND LEARN ABOUT THEIR WORK AND PROGRAMS AND REVIEW EACH APPLICATION INCLUDING BUDGETS, OUTCOMES AND EFFICIENCIES IN MEETING LOCAL NEEDS. FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ALLOCATED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AND BUDGET, AND ARE DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY TO APPROVED NONPROFIT PARTNERS. THE PROCESS ASSURES UNITED WAY DONORS THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE BEING INVESTED AS EQUITABLY AND EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE IN LOCAL NONPROFITS AND DIRECT PROGRAMS WHICH ARE ADDRESSING CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS AND EMPOWERING LOCAL NEIGHBORS. IN THE 2024-25 YEAR, UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE AND 37 NONPROFIT PARTNERS RECEIVED FUNDING SUPPORT FOR 57 PROGRAMS SERVING LOWER EASTERN SHORE RESIDENTS.Expenses $565,720 · grants $565,720
- UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE ALSO PROVIDES DIRECT PROGRAMS AND IS ACTIVE IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS, INCLUDING FOR 2024-25:THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY LITERACY PROGRAM FOR BIRTH-FIVE, INCLUDING THE SMARTSTART COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEM TO ENCOURAGE NEWBORN ENROLLMENTS, COLLEGIATE STUDENT UNITED WAY CLUB, WELLNESS MADE EASY HEALTH LITERACY PROGRAM, READ TO SUCCEED AND READ WITH ME READING PROGRAMS FOR PRE-K THROUGH 3RD GRADE STUDENTS, RIDE UNITED TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM, WOMEN UNITED AND EMERGING LEADERS AFFINITY/VOLUNTEER GROUPS, HOLIDAY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, ADDICTION AWARENESS YOUTH ART COMPETITION, MARYLAND ALICE REPORT, DATA TOOLS AND FACILITATED SIMULATIONS, NONPROFIT TRAINING AND SUPPORT AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES.UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE ALSO OPERATES THE GET CONNECTED VOLUNTEER CENTER, AS THE DESIGNATED VOLUNTEER CENTER FOR THE LOWER SHORE OF MARYLAND, TO CONNECT ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER WITH ABOUT 200 LOCAL NONPROFITS ACROSS THE REGION, PROVIDING FREE ACCESS TO EVERYONE TO MANAGE AND TRACK VOLUNTEER IMPACT. UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE IS INVOLVED IN SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGES IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS TO ELEVATE AWARENESS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP NEIGHBORS IN NEED. UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE IS INVOLVED IN SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGES IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, COLLABORATIONS AND ADVOCACY GROUPS TO ELEVATE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE ANNUAL LOWER SHORE NONPROFIT SUMMIT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS AND STAFF, AND BOARD LEADERSHIP AND FACILITATION FOR THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM TO ENSURE FEDERAL FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TIMELY AND EQUITABLY TO LOWER SHORE NONPROFITS SERVING NEIGHBORS FACING FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY.Expenses $736,627
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-6016589
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,571,493
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,177,178
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,730,207 | $1,719,084 | $1,571,493 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,874,503 | $1,735,602 | $1,554,364 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,593,550 | $1,731,887 | $1,464,905 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-6016589).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC is 52-6016589.
- Is UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names PAMELA R GREGORY.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,370 (PAMELA R GREGORY, PRESIDENT/CEO (NONVOTING)).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,730,207, expenses of $1,719,084 and total assets of $1,571,493 at year end.
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